Monumentos de César Manrique

taking advantage of the collapse suffered by the roof of a volcanic tube. That basalt, those dark and lifeless rocks, resurfaced from the imagination in an assortment of colors that enliven to walk the tube and enjoy its journey, its Auditorium and the curious blind crabs that live there.

first thing that catches your attention when you get there are the breathtaking views where you can spot the neighboring and picturesque Isla de la Graciosa.

The Mirador del Río is located at a height of 480 meters, only above in Lanzarote is Peñas del Chache , and you can see a spectacular marine print. The viewpoint was created by the artist César Manrique, what he did was to turn an old military position of artillery into a new place, perfect to enjoy unforgettable panoramas.

It has the name of El Río because it is known as the strait that separates the island from La Graciosa de Lanzarote.

The viewpoint of El Río has an amphitheater that surprises visitors built in stone and serves as a general reception. Manrique wanted to hide the spectacular landscape that is on his back to keep the visitors in suspense until the last moment.

You can also see the island of la graciosa, also Montaña Clara and Alegranza, in addition to Roque del Oeste and the Risco de Famara.

Manrique Foundation was founded., a private institution located in the Taro de Tahiche that belongs to the municipality of Teguise. The Foundation's main areas are the protection of the natural environment, promoting the plastic arts and inviting cultural reflection.

The center of the César Manrique Foundation was inaugurated in 1992, it is the old house of Manrique that has been converted into a museum. In the facilities you can find two collections, the first of which is contemporary art with works by artists of the same generation and the second of the collections is representative of the best of the artist.

The most impressive thing about the building, which was the home-studio of Manrique, is that it is located on a lava tail of the eruption that took place between 1730-36, taking advantage of the formation of volcanic bubbles to configure a surprising habitable place. The exterior of the museum is inspired by the traditional architecture of the island of Lanzarote.

The César Manrique Foundation receives around 300,000 visitors a year, which makes it one of the reference places in Teguise.

and a large central artificial lake. In total, the leisure complex has 100,000 m2. in which the swimming pools are linked with gardens, restoration areas and hammocks, a design in which the volcanic stone so characteristic of the north of the island has special relevance.

Located in what were formerly the "Llanos de Martiánez", an area of beaches and puddles, the design came from the hand of the well-known Lanzarote architect César Manrique.

Tibaje. This place is essential to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the whole island.

From El Mirador de la Peña you can have a perfect panorama of the El Gofio valley and see with perspective the brutal landslide that you made millions of years ago way to this part of the island. It is possible to see the enormous dentellada of 15 kilometers wide and between 500 and 700 meters high that to make it more beautiful is covered with lush native vegetation.

At the foot there is a huge volcanic plain with vines and fruit trees that ends where the Atlantic Ocean begins to hit the coast of El Hierro. From the Mirador de la Peña it is also possible to see the virgins Roques de Salmoruno from the places where one of the symbols of the island is found, giant lizards They are only found in El Hierro. The building of the viewpoint is an architectural jewel designed by the Canarian architect Cesar Manrique at the beginning of the 80s.

The famous artist was characterized for creating organic spaces, specifically in the Mirador de la Peña, Manrique, used numerous floors, large windows and masonry ceilings to create a fresh and welcoming atmosphere. The gardens around the building were also designed by the architect and as he usually does in his works he took great care that the entire complex was perfectly integrated into the environment.

The viewpoint itself is also a restaurant where the best of the cuisine of El Hierro is offered, without a doubt one of the most recommended points in the area. In the first decade of 2000 the viewpoint was declared Asset of Cultural Interest.